US Army Unit Crest: 70th Engineer Battalion - Motto: VALEUR - INGENUITE
US Army Unit Crest: 70th Engineer Battalion - Motto: VALEUR - INGENUITE


 
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Insignia Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent , semée-de-lis, a bend arched Gules. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “VALEUR-INGENUITE” in Black letters.

Symbolism
The colors, scarlet and white, are those of the Corps of Engineers. The fleurs-de-lis scattered over the shield symbolize the organization’s World War II service in Europe, and the curved diagonal band represents outstanding service in the construction of the Canadian-Alaskan Military Highway.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 70th Engineer Combat Battalion on 13 February 1952. It was redesignated for the 70th Engineer Battalion on 2 September 1960.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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